Created by Thomas andJohn Knoll in the summer of 1988. The license to distribute the program was purchased by Adobe Systems in September 1988. In 1989, Adobe introduced what was to become its flagship product, a graphics editing program for the Macintosh called Photoshop. Stable and full-featured, Photoshop 1.0 was ably marketed by Adobe and soon dominated the market.[4]
Versions
Now up to version CS6 - 13.0 (current), we have versionCS3 and CS3 Extended were released in April 2007 to the United States and Canada.[40] Both CS3 and CS3 Extended are offered as either a stand-alone application or feature of Adobe Creative Suite.[40] Both products are compatible with Intel-based Macs and PowerPCs, [40] Adobe Photoshop CS6 also brings suite of tools for video editing. Color and exposure adjustments, as well as layers are among a few things that are featured in this new editor. Upon completion of editing, the user is presented with a handful of options of exporting into a few popular formats.[55]Now, it boasts a more unified, static look, and is easier to keep track of all the palettes and documents.[55]
Linked products
Adobe Photoshop Express - a Flash-based image editingweb application from Adobe used to directly edit photos on blogs and social networking sites, so that users do not have to download or upload images. Similar to Picnik, the application currently works with sites such as Facebook, Flickr, Picasa and Photobucket. [1] Adobe Photoshop Elements - Targeted at hobbyists and consumers, it is sold at a fraction (roughly 1/6) of the cost of its professional sibling, Adobe Photoshop CS. It contains most of the features of the professional version but with fewer and simpler options. Photoshop Elements targets photography enthusiasts and thus lacks many features that make it useful in a proper print production environment. For example, Photoshop Elements cannot export files in the CMYK color mode.
Who uses Photoshop* Animators use Photoshop Extended to create the multilayered characters and artwork that draw audiences in. They also use it to edit photographic backgrounds and create animations from still images and video frames.
Architects rely on Photoshop to make a greater impact with their drawings and designs. Its 2D and 3D editing and compositing tools help them clearly communicate big ideas and small details alike.
After capturing images of stars, galaxies, and nebulae with powerful telescopes, astronomers rely on the power of Photoshop to process those images and reveal new information about the night sky.
Print service providers use Photoshop to ensure superior image quality in both traditional print jobs and related web and email marketing services
From humble logo tees to outré runway togs, fashion designs often get their start in Photoshop. Bring in a sketch, adjust line and drape, play with color and texture — and create tomorrow’s must-have looks.
Photoshop brings the wow factor to movies and TV shows. Post-production specialists use it to create and enhance visual effects and animations, and to prepare still images and text.
With an image-editing toolset that offers unlimited possibilities for creative expression, Photoshop appeals to fine artists who use photography to express their unique perceptions and visions.
With the help of Photoshop, police departments can easily process vast amounts of photographic evidence from crime scenes and quickly identify key pieces of evidence
Photoshop gives graphic designers the creative flexibility they need to bring their visions to the page and the screen.
From fine art to instructional manuals, TV ads to children’s books, digital illustration is everywhere. Photoshop helps illustrators create work that delights, persuades, and teaches.
Photoshop delivers the creative freedom and precision needed to design products that are great looking, easy to use, and efficient to manufacture.
With image measurement and analysis capabilities as well as DICOM format support, Photoshop Extended helps physicians better understand and communicate about medical conditions.
Whether they’re helping corporate clients communicate through images or shooting weddings, portraits, or events, commercial photographers look to Photoshop for creative control and image quality.
Before a magazine, newspaper, catalog, or book cover touches your hands, chances are it’s been touched by Photoshop. The software’s robust editing tools help publishers bring maximum visual impact to their products.
Research scientists in all fields of study use digital images to gain insight, and many use Photoshop Extended to extract information from images and prepare images for publication and presentation.
3D models help technical communicators convey complex ideas and create and perfect designs. Photoshop gives them a rich set of tools for creating 3D objects and enhancing them with textures, lights, and shadows.
Web designers count on Photoshop Extended to help them enhance the photos and create the backgrounds, buttons, and 3D artwork that deliver just the right look for each client’s site.
Brief descriptions of the programs / applications we will use
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE (CS) EDITIONS
IMOVIE
iMovie is a video editing software application sold by Apple Inc. for the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Adobe Photoshop
http://www.photoshop.com/products
The license to distribute the program was purchased by Adobe Systems in September 1988.
In 1989, Adobe introduced what was to become its flagship product, a graphics editing program for the Macintosh called Photoshop. Stable and full-featured, Photoshop 1.0 was ably marketed by Adobe and soon dominated the market.[4]
we have version CS3 and CS3 Extended were released in April 2007 to the United States and Canada.[40] Both CS3 and CS3 Extended are offered as either a stand-alone application or feature of Adobe Creative Suite.[40] Both products are compatible with Intel-based Macs and PowerPCs, [40]
Adobe Photoshop CS6 also brings suite of tools for video editing. Color and exposure adjustments, as well as layers are among a few things that are featured in this new editor. Upon completion of editing, the user is presented with a handful of options of exporting into a few popular formats.[55]Now, it boasts a more unified, static look, and is easier to keep track of all the palettes and documents.[55]
Adobe Photoshop Elements - Targeted at hobbyists and consumers, it is sold at a fraction (roughly 1/6) of the cost of its professional sibling, Adobe Photoshop CS. It contains most of the features of the professional version but with fewer and simpler options. Photoshop Elements targets photography enthusiasts and thus lacks many features that make it useful in a proper print production environment. For example, Photoshop Elements cannot export files in the CMYK color mode.
Adobe //Photoshop// CS6 - PC - DVD-ROM - English$930 - 19 stores
Adobe //Photoshop// CS6 Extended Student and Teacher ...$168 - 19 stores
The price for CS3 is US$649 and the extended version is US$999.[40]
http://photoshoptutorials.ws
http://psd.tutsplus.com
http://www.photoshopessentials.com
http://www.photoshop.com/tutorials
http://www.washington.edu/lst/help/graphics/photoshop/workspace